Thai · Westminster
Tucked just off Trafalgar Square, Thai Square serves up genuine Thai cooking in a warmly decorated restaurant that's proven it can handle a family crowd — one reviewer brought a group of 13 for a family gathering and found the staff completely unhurried and the food excellent value for the location. Highchairs are available and the restaurant is buggy-accessible, which is handy given how central it is, though there's no baby-changing on site so plan accordingly. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the kitchen does cater for vegan diets, and with generous portions and plenty of seating, there's usually something on the menu to keep everyone happy.
The secret to a calmer meal out? Something to do that isn't a phone. Each pack is full of screen-free bits and bobs to keep little hands busy at the table and buy you a proper sit-down. Three printable packs, one for each age (toddler, preschool, primary) — free, straight to your inbox.
Restaurant in London — 4.5★ (261 Google reviews).
Wooden boards give the interior of this old-timey pub serving British grub the feel of a ship.
Restaurant in London with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.4★ (555 Google reviews).